The nursery draws its children from a large catchment area some of which has high economic deprivation. The nursery caters for 68 children 40 of whom attend full-time and 28 part-time. A very small minority have English as an additional language and are supported by a teaching assistant paid for by specific funding. About one third of the children have learning difficulties and disabilities, but none have statements of special educational needs. Attainment on entry is well below that expected. The nursery is in receipt of many local and national awards, including Investors in People, Basic Skills Quality Mark, and the National Primary Centre Award. It is currently in the process of developing into a Children’s Centre.